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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Dragons Den: ABC's About Me

Attended a women's college, Mount St. Mary's CollegeBorn in San Diego in 1980Carries my iPad almost everywhere I goDrives forty minutes to and from work every day because I live in SanteeEarned a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology this year Figures out how to do things on my own instead of reading directionsGets migraine headaches from chocolate and a few other foodsHas three siblings: Nathan, Noland, and Nycole Indulges in queso dip when dining out Joins students for lunch when possible Keeps old notes, emails, and letters from loved onesLoves teaching at San Pasqual Academy Meets friends after work to socialize Notices more things about my students than they realize Owns three brown dogs, a black cat, and a gray hamster Played volleyball, basketball, and softball in high schoolQuit using paper in my classroom last August Rarely arrives on time, but I'm working on it

Sells vintage items on eBay and Etsy

Taught at my alma mater, Mountain Empire Jr/Sr High Used to work at Girl Scout Summer Camps, Whispering Oaks and WinackaVolunteers to do more than I have time to complete Wears clothes and accessories that are older than I am whenever possible X-ercises by walking and jogging with my dogs Yells with excitement at Chargers and Dragons games Zooms in on a few people instead of having a ton of superficial friends

Ms. Priester's Life

About Me

I teach English 9 and 10 at San Pasqual Academy. My students are all foster kids who are working hard to become successful adults. Even though I spend hours reminding them to do their homework, say appropriate words, pay attention, and just be nice, they make me smile everyday as I drive to work.
When I'm not at SPA, I enjoy spending time in my new house in Santee with my two puppies, Savannah and Nashville. I spend my summers at Camp Winacka and Camp Whispering Oaks, working for Girl Scouts.
Before I began teaching at SPA, I taught and coached at Mountain Empire Jr./Sr. High School, which is my alma mater. I also attended Mount Saint Mary's College, which is a little women's college in Los Angeles.
Recently, I was fortunate to receive a full-ride scholarship to Ashford University to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology. Through the content I will learn while earning this degree, I hope to help increase the graduation rate among my students and better prepare them for success after graduation.
Please explore my blogs and their links to observe, comment on, and contribute to my educational journey.